Chapter XV · Chapter 15

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading The Voivoda's invitation--Concerning an episode on our ride to Velika--The fugitive from a blood-feud and his story--We arrive at Velika--The men of Velika--The ménu--Border jurisdiction--A shooting-match--The Kom--Pleasant evenings--A young philosopher--Sunset.

generally approved or compelling recognition

From this reading One evening the Voivoda invited us to ride with him on an official visit to Velika, an offer which we eagerly accepted.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading Therefore our path to-day would lead us across an intervening strip of Gusinje territory.

a republic in southeastern Europe on the Adriatic coast of the Balkan Peninsula

From this reading Velika is a narrow strip of Montenegrin territory lying practically in Albania, or rather Gusinje, for the men of Gusinje owe and give no allegiance.

the act of binding yourself (intellectually or emotionally) to a course of action

From this reading Velika is a narrow strip of Montenegrin territory lying practically in Albania, or rather Gusinje, for the men of Gusinje owe and give no allegiance.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Velika is not cut off from Montenegro, but the mountain connecting it with, so to speak, the mainland is steep and almost inaccessible, besides entailing a long and weary détour of many hours.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading The Voivoda's invitation--Concerning an episode on our ride to Velika--The fugitive from a blood-feud and his story--We arrive at Velika--The men of Velika--The ménu--Border jurisdiction--A shooting-match--The Kom--Pleasant evenings--A young philosopher--Sunset.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading The Voivoda's invitation--Concerning an episode on our ride to Velika--The fugitive from a blood-feud and his story--We arrive at Velika--The men of Velika--The ménu--Border jurisdiction--A shooting-match--The Kom--Pleasant evenings--A young philosopher--Sunset.

reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading The Voivoda's invitation--Concerning an episode on our ride to Velika--The fugitive from a blood-feud and his story--We arrive at Velika--The men of Velika--The ménu--Border jurisdiction--A shooting-match--The Kom--Pleasant evenings--A young philosopher--Sunset.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The Voivoda's invitation--Concerning an episode on our ride to Velika--The fugitive from a blood-feud and his story--We arrive at Velika--The men of Velika--The ménu--Border jurisdiction--A shooting-match--The Kom--Pleasant evenings--A young philosopher--Sunset.

in addition to; as well as

From this reading Velika is not cut off from Montenegro, but the mountain connecting it with, so to speak, the mainland is steep and almost inaccessible, besides entailing a long and weary détour of many hours.

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From this reading The Voivoda's invitation--Concerning an episode on our ride to Velika--The fugitive from a blood-feud and his story--We arrive at Velika--The men of Velika--The ménu--Border jurisdiction--A shooting-match--The Kom--Pleasant evenings--A young philosopher--Sunset.

a line that indicates a boundary

From this reading The Voivoda's invitation--Concerning an episode on our ride to Velika--The fugitive from a blood-feud and his story--We arrive at Velika--The men of Velika--The ménu--Border jurisdiction--A shooting-match--The Kom--Pleasant evenings--A young philosopher--Sunset.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Velika is not cut off from Montenegro, but the mountain connecting it with, so to speak, the mainland is steep and almost inaccessible, besides entailing a long and weary détour of many hours.

-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to

From this reading The Voivoda's invitation--Concerning an episode on our ride to Velika--The fugitive from a blood-feud and his story--We arrive at Velika--The men of Velika--The ménu--Border jurisdiction--A shooting-match--The Kom--Pleasant evenings--A young philosopher--Sunset.

-ing form of “connect” — connect, fasten, or put together two or more pieces

From this reading Velika is not cut off from Montenegro, but the mountain connecting it with, so to speak, the mainland is steep and almost inaccessible, besides entailing a long and weary détour of many hours.

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading Velika is not cut off from Montenegro, but the mountain connecting it with, so to speak, the mainland is steep and almost inaccessible, besides entailing a long and weary détour of many hours.

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From this reading Velika is not cut off from Montenegro, but the mountain connecting it with, so to speak, the mainland is steep and almost inaccessible, besides entailing a long and weary détour of many hours.

with eagerness; in an eager manner

From this reading One evening the Voivoda invited us to ride with him on an official visit to Velika, an offer which we eagerly accepted.

-ing form of “entail” — have as a logical consequence

From this reading Velika is not cut off from Montenegro, but the mountain connecting it with, so to speak, the mainland is steep and almost inaccessible, besides entailing a long and weary détour of many hours.

a happening that is distinctive in a series of related events

From this reading The Voivoda's invitation--Concerning an episode on our ride to Velika--The fugitive from a blood-feud and his story--We arrive at Velika--The men of Velika--The ménu--Border jurisdiction--A shooting-match--The Kom--Pleasant evenings--A young philosopher--Sunset.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading One evening the Voivoda invited us to ride with him on an official visit to Velika, an offer which we eagerly accepted.

plural of “evening” — the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading The Voivoda's invitation--Concerning an episode on our ride to Velika--The fugitive from a blood-feud and his story--We arrive at Velika--The men of Velika--The ménu--Border jurisdiction--A shooting-match--The Kom--Pleasant evenings--A young philosopher--Sunset.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Velika is a narrow strip of Montenegrin territory lying practically in Albania, or rather Gusinje, for the men of Gusinje owe and give no allegiance.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The Voivoda's invitation--Concerning an episode on our ride to Velika--The fugitive from a blood-feud and his story--We arrive at Velika--The men of Velika--The ménu--Border jurisdiction--A shooting-match--The Kom--Pleasant evenings--A young philosopher--Sunset.

someone who flees from an uncongenial situation

From this reading The Voivoda's invitation--Concerning an episode on our ride to Velika--The fugitive from a blood-feud and his story--We arrive at Velika--The men of Velika--The ménu--Border jurisdiction--A shooting-match--The Kom--Pleasant evenings--A young philosopher--Sunset.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Velika is a narrow strip of Montenegrin territory lying practically in Albania, or rather Gusinje, for the men of Gusinje owe and give no allegiance.

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From this reading Velika is a narrow strip of Montenegrin territory lying practically in Albania, or rather Gusinje, for the men of Gusinje owe and give no allegiance.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading One evening the Voivoda invited us to ride with him on an official visit to Velika, an offer which we eagerly accepted.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading The Voivoda's invitation--Concerning an episode on our ride to Velika--The fugitive from a blood-feud and his story--We arrive at Velika--The men of Velika--The ménu--Border jurisdiction--A shooting-match--The Kom--Pleasant evenings--A young philosopher--Sunset.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading Velika is not cut off from Montenegro, but the mountain connecting it with, so to speak, the mainland is steep and almost inaccessible, besides entailing a long and weary détour of many hours.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Velika is a narrow strip of Montenegrin territory lying practically in Albania, or rather Gusinje, for the men of Gusinje owe and give no allegiance.

capable of being reached only with great difficulty or not at all

From this reading Velika is not cut off from Montenegro, but the mountain connecting it with, so to speak, the mainland is steep and almost inaccessible, besides entailing a long and weary détour of many hours.

occurring or falling between events or points in time

From this reading Therefore our path to-day would lead us across an intervening strip of Gusinje territory.

a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something

From this reading The Voivoda's invitation--Concerning an episode on our ride to Velika--The fugitive from a blood-feud and his story--We arrive at Velika--The men of Velika--The ménu--Border jurisdiction--A shooting-match--The Kom--Pleasant evenings--A young philosopher--Sunset.

past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of

From this reading One evening the Voivoda invited us to ride with him on an official visit to Velika, an offer which we eagerly accepted.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Velika is a narrow strip of Montenegrin territory lying practically in Albania, or rather Gusinje, for the men of Gusinje owe and give no allegiance.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Velika is not cut off from Montenegro, but the mountain connecting it with, so to speak, the mainland is steep and almost inaccessible, besides entailing a long and weary détour of many hours.

(law) the right and power to interpret and apply the law

From this reading The Voivoda's invitation--Concerning an episode on our ride to Velika--The fugitive from a blood-feud and his story--We arrive at Velika--The men of Velika--The ménu--Border jurisdiction--A shooting-match--The Kom--Pleasant evenings--A young philosopher--Sunset.

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From this reading The Voivoda's invitation--Concerning an episode on our ride to Velika--The fugitive from a blood-feud and his story--We arrive at Velika--The men of Velika--The ménu--Border jurisdiction--A shooting-match--The Kom--Pleasant evenings--A young philosopher--Sunset.

take somebody somewhere

From this reading Therefore our path to-day would lead us across an intervening strip of Gusinje territory.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Velika is not cut off from Montenegro, but the mountain connecting it with, so to speak, the mainland is steep and almost inaccessible, besides entailing a long and weary détour of many hours.

the deliberate act of deviating from the truth

From this reading Velika is a narrow strip of Montenegrin territory lying practically in Albania, or rather Gusinje, for the men of Gusinje owe and give no allegiance.

the main land mass of a country or continent; as distinguished from an island or peninsula

From this reading Velika is not cut off from Montenegro, but the mountain connecting it with, so to speak, the mainland is steep and almost inaccessible, besides entailing a long and weary détour of many hours.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Velika is not cut off from Montenegro, but the mountain connecting it with, so to speak, the mainland is steep and almost inaccessible, besides entailing a long and weary détour of many hours.

the force of workers available

From this reading The Voivoda's invitation--Concerning an episode on our ride to Velika--The fugitive from a blood-feud and his story--We arrive at Velika--The men of Velika--The ménu--Border jurisdiction--A shooting-match--The Kom--Pleasant evenings--A young philosopher--Sunset.

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From this reading Velika is a narrow strip of Montenegrin territory lying practically in Albania, or rather Gusinje, for the men of Gusinje owe and give no allegiance.

a former country bordering on the Adriatic Sea; now part of the Union of Serbia and Montenegro

From this reading Velika is not cut off from Montenegro, but the mountain connecting it with, so to speak, the mainland is steep and almost inaccessible, besides entailing a long and weary détour of many hours.

a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading Velika is not cut off from Montenegro, but the mountain connecting it with, so to speak, the mainland is steep and almost inaccessible, besides entailing a long and weary détour of many hours.

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From this reading The Voivoda's invitation--Concerning an episode on our ride to Velika--The fugitive from a blood-feud and his story--We arrive at Velika--The men of Velika--The ménu--Border jurisdiction--A shooting-match--The Kom--Pleasant evenings--A young philosopher--Sunset.

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading Velika is a narrow strip of Montenegrin territory lying practically in Albania, or rather Gusinje, for the men of Gusinje owe and give no allegiance.

not any; not one

From this reading Velika is a narrow strip of Montenegrin territory lying practically in Albania, or rather Gusinje, for the men of Gusinje owe and give no allegiance.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Velika is not cut off from Montenegro, but the mountain connecting it with, so to speak, the mainland is steep and almost inaccessible, besides entailing a long and weary détour of many hours.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The Voivoda's invitation--Concerning an episode on our ride to Velika--The fugitive from a blood-feud and his story--We arrive at Velika--The men of Velika--The ménu--Border jurisdiction--A shooting-match--The Kom--Pleasant evenings--A young philosopher--Sunset.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Velika is not cut off from Montenegro, but the mountain connecting it with, so to speak, the mainland is steep and almost inaccessible, besides entailing a long and weary détour of many hours.

make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading One evening the Voivoda invited us to ride with him on an official visit to Velika, an offer which we eagerly accepted.

having official authority or sanction

From this reading One evening the Voivoda invited us to ride with him on an official visit to Velika, an offer which we eagerly accepted.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The Voivoda's invitation--Concerning an episode on our ride to Velika--The fugitive from a blood-feud and his story--We arrive at Velika--The men of Velika--The ménu--Border jurisdiction--A shooting-match--The Kom--Pleasant evenings--A young philosopher--Sunset.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One evening the Voivoda invited us to ride with him on an official visit to Velika, an offer which we eagerly accepted.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Velika is a narrow strip of Montenegrin territory lying practically in Albania, or rather Gusinje, for the men of Gusinje owe and give no allegiance.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading The Voivoda's invitation--Concerning an episode on our ride to Velika--The fugitive from a blood-feud and his story--We arrive at Velika--The men of Velika--The ménu--Border jurisdiction--A shooting-match--The Kom--Pleasant evenings--A young philosopher--Sunset.

be obliged to pay or repay

From this reading Velika is a narrow strip of Montenegrin territory lying practically in Albania, or rather Gusinje, for the men of Gusinje owe and give no allegiance.

a course of conduct

From this reading Therefore our path to-day would lead us across an intervening strip of Gusinje territory.

a specialist in philosophy

From this reading The Voivoda's invitation--Concerning an episode on our ride to Velika--The fugitive from a blood-feud and his story--We arrive at Velika--The men of Velika--The ménu--Border jurisdiction--A shooting-match--The Kom--Pleasant evenings--A young philosopher--Sunset.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading The Voivoda's invitation--Concerning an episode on our ride to Velika--The fugitive from a blood-feud and his story--We arrive at Velika--The men of Velika--The ménu--Border jurisdiction--A shooting-match--The Kom--Pleasant evenings--A young philosopher--Sunset.

almost; nearly

From this reading Velika is a narrow strip of Montenegrin territory lying practically in Albania, or rather Gusinje, for the men of Gusinje owe and give no allegiance.

on the contrary

From this reading Velika is a narrow strip of Montenegrin territory lying practically in Albania, or rather Gusinje, for the men of Gusinje owe and give no allegiance.

sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading The Voivoda's invitation--Concerning an episode on our ride to Velika--The fugitive from a blood-feud and his story--We arrive at Velika--The men of Velika--The ménu--Border jurisdiction--A shooting-match--The Kom--Pleasant evenings--A young philosopher--Sunset.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The Voivoda's invitation--Concerning an episode on our ride to Velika--The fugitive from a blood-feud and his story--We arrive at Velika--The men of Velika--The ménu--Border jurisdiction--A shooting-match--The Kom--Pleasant evenings--A young philosopher--Sunset.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Velika is not cut off from Montenegro, but the mountain connecting it with, so to speak, the mainland is steep and almost inaccessible, besides entailing a long and weary détour of many hours.

express in speech

From this reading Velika is not cut off from Montenegro, but the mountain connecting it with, so to speak, the mainland is steep and almost inaccessible, besides entailing a long and weary détour of many hours.

having a sharp inclination

From this reading Velika is not cut off from Montenegro, but the mountain connecting it with, so to speak, the mainland is steep and almost inaccessible, besides entailing a long and weary détour of many hours.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading The Voivoda's invitation--Concerning an episode on our ride to Velika--The fugitive from a blood-feud and his story--We arrive at Velika--The men of Velika--The ménu--Border jurisdiction--A shooting-match--The Kom--Pleasant evenings--A young philosopher--Sunset.

take away possessions from someone

From this reading Velika is a narrow strip of Montenegrin territory lying practically in Albania, or rather Gusinje, for the men of Gusinje owe and give no allegiance.

the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon

From this reading The Voivoda's invitation--Concerning an episode on our ride to Velika--The fugitive from a blood-feud and his story--We arrive at Velika--The men of Velika--The ménu--Border jurisdiction--A shooting-match--The Kom--Pleasant evenings--A young philosopher--Sunset.

a region marked off for administrative or other purposes

From this reading Velika is a narrow strip of Montenegrin territory lying practically in Albania, or rather Gusinje, for the men of Gusinje owe and give no allegiance.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading The Voivoda's invitation--Concerning an episode on our ride to Velika--The fugitive from a blood-feud and his story--We arrive at Velika--The men of Velika--The ménu--Border jurisdiction--A shooting-match--The Kom--Pleasant evenings--A young philosopher--Sunset.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading Therefore our path to-day would lead us across an intervening strip of Gusinje territory.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading The Voivoda's invitation--Concerning an episode on our ride to Velika--The fugitive from a blood-feud and his story--We arrive at Velika--The men of Velika--The ménu--Border jurisdiction--A shooting-match--The Kom--Pleasant evenings--A young philosopher--Sunset.

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From this reading Therefore our path to-day would lead us across an intervening strip of Gusinje territory.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading One evening the Voivoda invited us to ride with him on an official visit to Velika, an offer which we eagerly accepted.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The Voivoda's invitation--Concerning an episode on our ride to Velika--The fugitive from a blood-feud and his story--We arrive at Velika--The men of Velika--The ménu--Border jurisdiction--A shooting-match--The Kom--Pleasant evenings--A young philosopher--Sunset.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading One evening the Voivoda invited us to ride with him on an official visit to Velika, an offer which we eagerly accepted.

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From this reading One evening the Voivoda invited us to ride with him on an official visit to Velika, an offer which we eagerly accepted.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The Voivoda's invitation--Concerning an episode on our ride to Velika--The fugitive from a blood-feud and his story--We arrive at Velika--The men of Velika--The ménu--Border jurisdiction--A shooting-match--The Kom--Pleasant evenings--A young philosopher--Sunset.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading The Voivoda's invitation--Concerning an episode on our ride to Velika--The fugitive from a blood-feud and his story--We arrive at Velika--The men of Velika--The ménu--Border jurisdiction--A shooting-match--The Kom--Pleasant evenings--A young philosopher--Sunset.

exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress

From this reading Velika is not cut off from Montenegro, but the mountain connecting it with, so to speak, the mainland is steep and almost inaccessible, besides entailing a long and weary détour of many hours.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading One evening the Voivoda invited us to ride with him on an official visit to Velika, an offer which we eagerly accepted.

in the company of; together with

From this reading One evening the Voivoda invited us to ride with him on an official visit to Velika, an offer which we eagerly accepted.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Therefore our path to-day would lead us across an intervening strip of Gusinje territory.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading The Voivoda's invitation--Concerning an episode on our ride to Velika--The fugitive from a blood-feud and his story--We arrive at Velika--The men of Velika--The ménu--Border jurisdiction--A shooting-match--The Kom--Pleasant evenings--A young philosopher--Sunset.